Coleman, R. v 2018] EWCA Crim 1440 (12 June 2018)

Coleman, R. v 2018] EWCA Crim 1440 (12 June 2018)

The total sentence of 16 years' imprisonment for both offences was not manifestly excessive, given the seriousness of the offences, aggravating features, and proper application of the totality principle.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant/defendant: Anouska Coleman
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 June 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed applications refused
Legal Topics
Grievous Bodily Harm, Sentencing, Totality Principle, Breach of Trust, Child Protection
Criminal Law Grievous Bodily Harm Sentencing Totality Principle Breach of Trust Child Protection

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Anouska Coleman

Applicant/defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence on Count 1 was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge gave sufficient regard to the principle of totality
  3. 3 Whether the total sentence was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The total sentence of 16 years' imprisonment for both offences was not manifestly excessive, given the seriousness of the offences, aggravating features, and proper application of the totality principle.

Court Disposition

renewed applications refused

Orders

  • Extension of time refused
  • Representation order refused